Colours are ADJECTIVES and they describe NOUNS.
In China, red is a very lucky colour. Red lanterns, candles and decorations are often used in celebrations to bring luck.
hóng / 红 - red
hēi / 黑 - black
bái / 白 - white
huáng / 黄 - yellow
zǐ / 紫 - purple
chéng / 橙 - orange
fěn / 粉 - pink
zōng / 棕 - brown
lán / 蓝 - blue
lǜ / 绿 - green
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